§ 2-1-10.1. Assent to food safety modernization act.
The state of Rhode Island assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “FDA Food Safety Modernization Act,” 21 U.S.C. § 2201 et seq., and the director of environmental management is authorized, empowered, and directed to perform those acts relating to produce on the farm that may be necessary for the modernization of the safety of the food supply, as defined in that act of Congress, in compliance with that act and with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration that are consistent with that act.
History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 122, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 134, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-1 - Agricultural Functions of Department of Environmental Management
Section 2-1-1 - — 2-1-4. [Superseded.]
Section 2-1-5. - Agricultural institutes — Local associations.
Section 2-1-6. - Annual report — Publications.
Section 2-1-8. - Promotion of Rhode Island grown farm products and Rhode Island seafood.
Section 2-1-9. - Enforcement of marketing laws.
Section 2-1-10. - Inspection powers.
Section 2-1-10.1. - Assent to food safety modernization act.
Section 2-1-11. - Administration of oaths — Subpoena of witnesses and papers.